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Dropping an object from a small unmanned aircraft

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 18 of 34 on Regulations / Operating Rules. ACS element UA.I.B.K8 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONUnder § 107.23, allowing an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft is prohibited when the drop

  1. Aoccurs at any point during flight, regardless of the circumstances
  2. Binvolves an object weighing more than 0.55 pounds or released above 200 feet AGL
  3. Ccreates an undue hazard to persons or property
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Correct answer: C. creates an undue hazard to persons or property

  • A — incorrect The regulation does not ban all drops. It bans drops made in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property.
  • B — incorrect § 107.23(b) contains no weight or altitude threshold. The test is whether the drop creates an undue hazard.
  • C — correct § 107.23(b) prohibits allowing an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property.

BACKGROUND

Section 107.23, titled Hazardous operation, has two parts. Paragraph (a) prohibits operating a small unmanned aircraft system (small UAS) in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. Paragraph (b) prohibits allowing an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property. Dropping an object is therefore not banned outright; the standard is whether the drop creates an undue hazard. This ties in with the remote pilot in command's duty under § 107.19(c) to ensure the aircraft poses no undue hazard if control is lost.

STUDY TIP

Look for the phrase undue hazard to persons or property; the exam does not test a weight or altitude figure for dropped objects because there is none.

KEY POINTS

  • § 107.23(b) prohibits drops that create an undue hazard to persons or property.
  • There is no blanket ban on releasing objects and no numeric threshold.
  • § 107.23(a) separately prohibits careless or reckless operation.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.23(b)
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.